BMW 3-Series (2021) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

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2021 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year	2021	2015
Model	BMW 3-Series	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 473 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	106.3 in	5.9 in
Length	185.7 in	182.3 in	3.4 in
Width	71.9 in	70.0 in	1.9 in
Height	56.8 in	56.6 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3840 lb.	3494 lb.	346 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	56.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.6 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	53.2 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	27.1 in	8.1 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	67.3 in (over 2 rows)	9.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.9 ft³	13.1 ft³	3.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 3-Series.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

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